In this episode, Trenia Parham and David DeVaughn dive into the intricate dynamics of how non-Black Americans, people of color, and Blacks who did not grow up in predominantly Black communities experience and understand race and oppression. They explore personal stories, the impacts of anti-Blackness, and the complexities of solidarity within diverse communities. Trenia also shares her work with Sustainable Leadership Consulting and Coaching, helping women leaders recover from burnout and improving organizational culture.
In This Episode:
00:00 - Introduction by Trenia Parham and David DeVaughn 02:13 - David shares his personal journey growing up in a white suburb and learning about Blackness 04:50 - Trenia discusses her strong sense of identity as a Black woman from the Midwest 10:05 - The shock of non-Black people using the N-word and cultural appropriation 12:35 - The diversity of the Black experience and the misconception of a monolithic Black culture 17:39 - The impact of African Americanness on solidarity and support within communities 21:23 - The proximity to whiteness and its influence on experiences of people of color 24:25 - Experiences with non-Black people of color in nonprofit spaces 31:41 - The global perspective on oppression and the focus on Palestine 37:34 - Reflections on the 2020 uprising for racial justice and its aftermath
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